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The most commercially successful British artist of his generation, Hirst's spot paintings, spin paintings, and preserved-animal vitrines challenged the art world's conventions. His 2008 Sotheby's auction, bypassing galleries entirely, grossed $198 million. His 'Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable' and 'Cherry Blossoms' series continue to attract major collectors despite fluctuating critical opinion.
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